Women’s Auxiliary Foundation for Jewish Aged, a Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, has announced recipients of their fourth grant cycle, providing over $75,000 to local non-profit organizations. In concert with the Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ mission to build a human services safety net to identify, monitor and care for the most vulnerable and isolated Jews, the Foundation is focused on providing financial support for programs and organizations that ensure the dignity and honor of Jewish elderly in the St. Louis community. The following were awarded grants:
 
·         Congregation Shaare Emeth, Congregation Temple Israel and United Hebrew Congregation
·         Covenant Place Foundation
·         Crown Center for Senior Living
·         Jewish Community Center
·         St. Louis NORC
·         National Council of Jewish Women
 
Women’s Auxiliary Foundation for Jewish Aged, under the leadership of Susie Harris, Foundation President, is focused on providing financial support for programs and organizations that ensure the dignity and honor of the Jewish elderly in the community at large. Women’s Auxiliary Foundation has a rich history in the St. Louis Jewish community and has evolved to become a significant source of support for the Jewish aged. After much consideration, Jewish Federation of St. Louis and Women’s Auxiliary Foundation created a partnership to leverage the expertise, resources and leadership of both organizations to best meet the needs of the Jewish elderly community in St. Louis. To learn more, visit JFedSTL.org/About-Us/Womens-Auxiliary-Foundation or contact Mindee Fredman at MFredman@JFedSTL.org or 314-442-3734.